Christina Chang, who stars as Yuna Hollander in the hit queer hockey drama Heated Rivalry, opened up about filming one of the series’ most powerful moments — the emotional confrontation between her character and her son, Shane, played by Hudson Williams. The Season 1 finale scene received praise for its raw emotion and authenticity, and Chang revealed that the experience deeply affected her.

Reflecting on the scene, Chang said, “When I read the scene, I was emotional, and then ever since then, I have been emotional.” She described how the script was revised on the day of filming by series creator Jacob Tierney to make the dialogue feel more natural and intimate.

“Initially, the scene was written differently, and then on the day, Jacob decided to write it differently. That’s what I mean when I say Jacob is so bright, but also really intuitive,” she said. “So he whittled the scene down… It’s better, because it’s the way we would say these things to one another.”

Drawing from her own experience as a mother, Chang shared, “I’m also a mom in real life, which helps. I can think of times when I have felt as a parent… like, Have I ruined her? What am I not aware of? What do I not know?”

Hudson Williams has also spoken about the significance of the scene, calling it “the scene that ruined me the most when I read the script.” He noted that the moment wasn’t in the original book but felt like the perfect wrap-up to Shane’s character arc with his mother.

The civil sexual assault lawsuit filed against actor Sebastian Chacon, known for his role as drummer Warren Rojas on the Amazon series Daisy Jones & the Six, has been officially closed in New York, a development that comes more than two years after the allegations first surfaced.

Chacon’s case was discontinued “with prejudice” by the Supreme Court of the State of New York in December 2025, meaning the lawsuit can no longer be refiled. Attorneys for both Chacon and the plaintiffs signed a stipulation of discontinuance, ending the civil action that had been filed in November 2023 under the Adult Survivors Act.

In a statement released through his representative, Chacon described the ordeal as deeply difficult and emphasised that he never admitted to any wrongdoing. “This was a tremendously painful and costly experience that upended my life and my family’s,” he said.

“There was never any criminal case, I never admitted to any wrongdoing, and the matter is now permanently closed.” He added that the legal process taught him how damaging civil litigation can be, and said, “My heart goes out to anyone navigating a situation like this. I’m focused on moving forward and rebuilding my life and work.”

The lawsuit initially alleged sexual, emotional and physical abuse by multiple plaintiffs, including one claim involving an incident when a plaintiff was under age 18. At the time the suit was filed, Chacon lost representation with his talent agency and was removed from an upcoming film project.

Chacon first rose to prominence playing Warren Rojas on Daisy Jones & the Six, which tells the story of a fictional 1970s rock band and was adapted from Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best?selling novel. His other credits include appearances on series such as Pose, Mr. Robot and Penny Dreadful: City of Angels.

With the lawsuit now closed, Chacon has expressed a desire to move past the controversy as he looks to rebuild both his personal life and professional career.

Chacon began his acting career in 2014, making his short film debut in Rolling as Stephen. He made his first appearance on television, playing Ken in the political drama series Madam Secretary in the episode “Higher Learning”.

In 2017, Chacon made his feature film debut in the crime film Contents Under Pressure, where he played the lead role of Andre. On the same year, he made his television film debut in Crash & Burn as JR Lopez. In 2018, Chacon appeared as a Puzzlemania Clerk in a drama film Puzzle.

Rockstar Games has officially launched the Cfx Marketplace, a new digital storefront designed to let verified creators sell premium mods and add-ons for GTA Online servers.

Announced on January 13, 2026, the platform marks a major shift in how user-generated content is monetized within the Grand Theft Auto ecosystem.

The marketplace is operated in partnership with Cfx.re, the team behind popular roleplay platforms FiveM and RedM, which Rockstar acquired in 2023. Described as a “curated digital storefront,” the Cfx Marketplace allows approved modders to distribute authenticated content while earning real revenue from their creations. Rockstar positions the service as the official modding UGC marketplace for GTA Online custom servers.

Server hosts can purchase a wide range of assets, including maps, vehicles, activities, and gameplay systems, reducing the need to build complex features from scratch. One example includes a fully functional ATM system that allows players to hack, drill, destroy, or even tow machines away, priced at $37.99 USD. More expansive activity bundles — featuring options such as bowling and bungee jumping — are listed for as much as $428.99 USD.

Some offerings also operate on a subscription model. A lore-friendly emergency services package, complete with vehicles and uniforms, is available for $32.99 per month. While certain items are free, premium pricing dominates much of the current catalog, with creators receiving an undisclosed share of each sale.

Rockstar has labeled the rollout an “initial launch,” signaling plans to expand the marketplace further. However, questions remain about how the platform will affect GTA Online’s future as anticipation builds for GTA 6. Similar paid mod marketplaces from other publishers have faced community backlash, making player reception a key factor in the platform’s long-term success.

HBO has released the first trailer for Euphoria Season 3, ahead of its April 12, 2026, premiere on HBO and HBO Max.

The highly anticipated season sees the return of main cast members Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer, Eric Dane, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, Martha Kelly, Chloe Cherry, Colman Domingo, and Dominic Fike. Notably, Barbie Ferreira, Storm Reid, Javon “Wanna” Walton, and Austin Abrams will not be returning, while the late Angus Cloud, who played Fezco, passed away in July 2023 at the age of 25.

Set five years after the events of Season 2, Season 3 follows the characters after high school. Rue (Zendaya) is living in Mexico while working off her debt to drug dealer Laurie, and Cassie and Nate are married and settled in the suburbs. Jules (Schafer) is attending art school, and Maddy is working at a Hollywood talent agency. The season promises to explore darker storylines, including Rue’s ongoing struggles, Cassie navigating her adult life, and Nate’s continued involvement in complex personal conflicts.

Season 3 also introduces a host of new cast members, including Sharon Stone, Rosalía, Trisha Paytas, Natasha Lyonne, Danielle Deadwyler, Eli Roth, and Marshawn Lynch, along with Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Toby Wallace, Darrell Britt-Gibson, and others. The trailer highlights intense drama, high-stakes relationships, and evolving character arcs, reflecting Euphoria’s signature mix of emotional storytelling, teen angst, and social commentary.

With the release of the Season 3 trailer, fan excitement has surged across social media platforms. Viewers can expect the same visually striking cinematography and mature themes that made Euphoria a critical and cultural phenomenon. The season promises to deepen character journeys while addressing new challenges as the story moves into post-high school adulthood.

Euphoria’s executive producers include Levinson, Canadian rapper and singer Drake, Zendaya, Ron Leshem, and Gary Lennon. The series is both set and filmed in California; filming locations include Ulysses S. Grant High School in Los Angeles and Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City. The series has received generally positive reviews, with praise for its cinematography, score, performances of the cast, and approach to its mature subject matter. Some critics found the nudity and sexual content excessive due to the high school setting and its teenage characters. It is the fourth most-watched HBO series since 2004, behind Game of Thrones, The Last of Us, and House of the Dragon. The show additionally shares the same universe as Levinson’s 2023 television series The Idol.

The first season of Euphoria premiered on June 16, 2019, and concluded on August 4, consisting of eight episodes. Two one-hour specials were broadcast in December 2020 and January 2021. The eight-episode second season premiered on January 9, 2022, and concluded on February 27. That month, the series was renewed for a third season.

The third season was initially expected to enter production in December 2023, but was halted due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes and the unexpected deaths of Angus Cloud and executive producer Kevin Turen.

Filming for the third season ultimately began in February 2025 and wrapped later that November. It is set to premiere on April 12, 2026 and will be set away from the high school setting of the first two seasons.

Bruno Mars is officially returning to the global stage with the announcement of his 2026 world tour, titled The Romantic Tour, marking his first major solo tour in nearly a decade. The Grammy-winning artist revealed the news in early January, confirming that the tour will follow the release of his highly anticipated new album, The Romantic, scheduled to drop on February 27, 2026.

The tour is set to kick off on April 10, 2026, in Las Vegas before traveling across major North American cities, including Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Vancouver. Mars will then take the production overseas for a large-scale European leg, with confirmed performances in Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, Milan, and London. Two shows at London’s Wembley Stadium in July are among the most anticipated dates, marking his first UK performances since 2017.

Ticket demand has been high since presale registration opened, with prices varying widely by city and venue. In the US, tickets reportedly range from around $120 to over $300, while European shows — particularly stadium dates — have reached premium pricing levels, including VIP and hospitality packages.

Adding to the excitement, The Romantic Tour will feature a rotating lineup of acclaimed supporting acts, including Anderson .Paak (as DJ Pee .Wee), Victoria Monét, Leon Thomas III, and RAYE. Select dates will feature special guest performances tailored to each region.

The tour coincides with a major creative comeback for Mars, whose last solo studio album, 24K Magic, was released in 2016. His recent collaborations, including work with Silk Sonic and BLACKPINK’s Rosé, have kept him in the spotlight, but 2026 marks a full return to solo artistry. With over 40 shows planned and more dates expected, The Romantic Tour is shaping up to be one of the biggest live music events of 2026.

Mars established his name in the music industry as a songwriter and co-founder of the production team the Smeezingtons. He rose to fame as a recording artist after featuring on the US number-one single “Nothin’ on You” (2009) by B.o.B. Mars’s first three studio albums — Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010), Unorthodox Jukebox (2012), and 24K Magic (2016) — found critical and commercial success, with the lattermost winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. The albums spawned multiple international hit singles, including “Just the Way You Are”, “Grenade”, “The Lazy Song”, “Locked Out of Heaven”, “When I Was Your Man”, “Treasure”, “24K Magic”, “That’s What I Like”, and “Finesse”. He also featured on Mark Ronson’s 2014 single “Uptown Funk”, which became Billboard’s best-performing song of the 2010s.

Mars’s success continued throughout the 2020s. In 2021, he formed the musical superduo Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak, and they released the 1970s R&B-inspired album An Evening with Silk Sonic, which contained the US number-one single “Leave the Door Open”. Mars’s 2024 chart-topping duets “Die with a Smile” with Lady Gaga and “APT.” with Rosé spent a total of 30 weeks atop the Billboard Global 200, making him the longest-reigning act since the chart’s inception in 2020. He is set to release his fourth solo studio album The Romantic (2026), led by the single “I Just Might”.

Mars has sold over 226 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He has nine Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles and his 24K Magic World Tour (2017-2018) ranks among the highest-grossing tours in history. Mars’s accolades include 16 Grammy Awards, 14 American Music Awards, 4 Brit Awards, 14 Soul Train Awards, and 8 Guinness World Records. He has been featured on Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Artists (2019), as well as the Time 100 and Forbes Celebrity 100 lists. Mars was the first artist with six RIAA diamond-certified songs and nine MC diamond-certified songs. He is the first to surpass 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify.